Franklin-Simpson High School and Franklin-Simpson Middle School were placed on lockdown after a man with a gun was observed on campus.
The Franklin Police Department, Simpson County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police responded to the campus after a Hispanic male was seen with a gun outside the high school.
The suspect, a juvenile, was located near the school and was in possession of a weapon. He was detained without incident.
He was charged with possession of a weapon on school property, third-degree criminal trespassing and possession of marijuana. The juvenile was given a citation and released to his parents.
School officials told WBKO that the juvenile did not enter either school.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
